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April 7, 2026

Rockhounds ready to show off their treasures

Randy and June Harris have more than 10,000 pounds of rocks lying around their home in north Scotts Valley.

Dispatch Log

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Boulder Creek death deemed accident

The death of the man found at Boulder Creek Elementary School yesterday morning was deemed to be an accident by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office today.

Body found on Boulder Creek Elementary School campus

A dead body was found at Boulder Creek Elementary School on a second-story balcony early this morning prompting the cancelation of school for the day.

Local woman pens guide to help kids eat well

Felton’s Sue Kuivanen has penned her first book, “Parent’s Diet Handbook,” an exploration of healthy eating for children with a backdrop of the San Lorenzo Valley.

Trainer prepares pups for service

Puppy-raiser John Czaja takes Nikita, a young yellow Labrador retriever, with him wherever he goes, including the mall, the library, Costco and the airport.

Gourmet dinner club turns 1

The Santa Cruz Mountains Gourmet Dinner Club is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an open house at the home of the group’s founder.

News Briefs

SV Grand Prix gets unanimous approval

Trial nears for Boulder Creek couple

A Boulder Creek couple arrested on charges connected to the molestation of a child in their care appeared in court this week for a preliminary hearing.

Update: Businesses pitch in to make Fourth parade a go

Scotts Valley’s Fourth of July parade is a go this summer, thanks to donations from four local businesses that will cover the $4,000 price tag.

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Cal Fire firefighter looks at pile burn area

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